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3D modeling has added great capability to the study of archaeology. The Rosetta Stone, one of the great pieces in the British Museum, is now available in 3D.

Part of grey and pink granodiorite stela bearing priestly decree concerning Ptolemy V in three blocks of text: Hieroglyphic (14 lines), Demotic (32 lines) and Greek (54 lines). The inscription is a decree passed by a council of priests, one of a series that affirm the royal cult of the 13 year-old Ptolemy V on the first anniversary of his coronation.Dating to 196 BCFindspot: Fort Saint Julien, El-Rashid, Egypt Length: 112.3 centimetres (max) Width: 75.7 centimetres Thickness: 28.4 centimetresCOL: YCA62958Model by Daniel Pett, 228 photographs taken with Nikon D5100, Sony A6000 and OnePlus3 mobile phone. This can be improved further with more photography in future.The sound description featured on this comes from our audio described tour.

Source: Rosetta Stone by The British Museum – download 3D model – Sketchfab

I have yet to visit this site. But Machaerus was one of Herod’s fortresses and was the later location of the execution of John the Baptist. Missed this article earlier this summer.

Source: Archaeologists find monumental mikveh at King Herod’s Palace in Jordan – Archaeology – Haaretz.com

For churches, state money can be a poison pill.

Source: SCOTUS ruled that churches qualify for state money. Churches, beware. – Vox

I agree. Money from the government undercuts Christian stewardship and its strings will secularize. Beware, churches (and colleges).

Formal manners and titles aren’t elitist. They ensure respect for everyone.

Source: U Can’t Talk to Ur Professor Like This – The New York Times

You knew I would post this one . . .
Sincerely,

Dr. Schuler

Clustered churches in Hippos-Sussita in sixth century C.E. indicate mutual tolerance among early Christian sects, which was not to last

Source: Tomb of unknown saint found in Israel, archaeologists deduce – Archaeology – Haaretz.com

A very detailed article about the churches at Hippos, the Northeast Insula Project, and the architectural changes in the 6th century.